Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Ebm7714.6%
Eb7612.5%
Dbmaj7510.4%
Bb748.3%
Ab7#536.2%
Ab736.2%
Gm724.2%
C724.2%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Ebm7 -> Ab7#5Setup (Major Key)3
Ebm7 -> Ab7Setup (Major Key)3
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)2
F#m7 -> B7Setup (Major Key)2
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)2
Em7 -> A7Setup (Major Key)2
Ab7 -> Ebm7Resolution (Minor)1
Ab7 -> Dbmaj7Resolution (Major)1
Ab7#5 -> Dbmaj7Resolution (Major)1

Harmonic Highlights:

  • Features a characteristic descending chain of dominant 7th chords (e.g., Gm7-C7, F#m7-B7), often functioning as secondary dominants or tritone substitutions.
  • Frequent use of altered dominant chords (Ab7#5, B7#11) introduces chromatic tension and unexpected voice leading.
  • Employs numerous ii-V progressions that quickly tonicize new key centers, moving dynamically through non-diatonic harmony.

Improvisation Focus: Navigating the rapid chord changes by targeting chord tones and employing altered scales and chromatic approaches.

Difficulty Rating: 5 (Advanced) Requires sophisticated understanding of tritone substitutions, altered dominants, and navigating fast-moving, non-diatonic progressions.